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Systems Thinking and Spiritual Practice
In both teaching and personal growth, one of the most powerful tools I have come to rely on is systems thinking. At its core, systems thinking is about seeing the interconnectedness of everything. It is a way of viewing the world, not as a collection…
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As an empath, I struggle to find the words to articulate
my heartbreak for the rising toll of individual human
beings presently tangled in this risky, political power
play. Perhaps naively, I always envisioned progress as
an empowering endeavor, working towards healing and
understanding, with the goal of becoming a unified
nation. Our great strength & defining characteristic
ought to be in priding ourselves on protecting our most
vu nerable, rather than high-fiving as we dismantle
basic ethics and equality-
@evanrosskatz
This quote resonates deeply with me as I navigate my own journey of caring for my aging parents. As I step into this new role, I've realized that the emotional investment I have in their well-being doesn’t always translate into confidence or competence in the practical aspects of caregiving. Each day is a balance of love and logistical challenges, where the clear lines between support and responsibility often blur. It’s a reminder that it’s okay to not have all the answers just because our hearts are fully engaged.
I’d love to hear from you! What quotes inspire you on your own journey? Share your thoughts or your favorite quotes in the comments below!
The Importance of Explicit Communication in Teaching
Teaching, at its core, is about conveying information in a way that leads to understanding. Whether it's teaching yoga, guiding students through complex subjects, or addressing legal matters, the clarity and precision of communication are paramount. In my experience, explicit communication has proven to be…
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The Emotional and Physical Challenges of Yoga Practice
Advancing in yoga, particularly in the Ashtanga tradition, is a journey that requires dedication, perseverance, and a willingness to confront both physical and emotional limits. Over the years, I have found myself at the intersection of personal expectations, teacher guidance, and the inevitable boundaries of…
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Ignorance is the Cause of Suffering: Overcoming Avidya with Yoga
Understanding Avidya: Overcoming Ignorance through Patanjali's Yoga Sutras In this video, we delve into the concept of Avidya, or ignorance, as outlined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. Avidya is identified as the root cause of suffering, distorting our perception of the self, the world, and our relationships. We explore four key components of Avidya: mistaking the impermanent as permanent, misconstruing the impure as pure, confusing pain with pleasure, and identifying with the non-self. By fostering discernment and self-study, we can overcome these ignorances, leading to more authentic relationships and an enriched internal world. 00:00 Understanding Avidya: The Root of Suffering 00:21 Mistaking the Impermanent as Permanent 00:58 Misconstruing the Impure as Pure 01:59 Confusing Pain with Pleasure 02:18 Identifying the Self with the Non-Self 03:09 The Role of Egoism in Avidya 04:10 Overcoming Avidya through Discernment and Self-Study
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Understanding Avidya: Overcoming Ignorance through Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
In this video, we delve into the concept of Avidya, or ignorance, as outlined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. Avidya is identified as the root cause of suffering, distorting our perception of the self, the world, and our relationships. We explore four key components of Avidya: mistaking the impermanent as permanent, misconstruing the impure as pure, confusing pain with pleasure, and identifying with the non-self. By fostering discernment and self-study, we can overcome these ignorances, leading to more authentic relationships and an enriched internal world.
00:00 Understanding Avidya: The Root of Suffering
00:21 Mistaking the Impermanent as Permanent
00:58 Misconstruing the Impure as Pure
01:59 Confusing Pain with Pleasure
02:18 Identifying the Self with the Non-Self
03:09 The Role of Egoism in Avidya
04:10 Overcoming Avidya through Discernment and Self-Study
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NINETY MINUTE BOX,
MINDSET IS THE REAL CHALLENGE, THEY ARE DOING, AND
WANT, YOU HAVE TO
I don't owe you my services and I don't always need to
care about your feelings. If I write, I don't need to tell
your story. If I sing, I don't always want to sing for my
supper. My comedy doesn't need to make you laugh
and my music doesn't need to make you dance. If my
art makes me wealthy and famous, I don't owe you a
discount or collaboration. If my art is unknown, you
don't get to measure its worth by audience size. My art
may talk about love even if I've never been in love. It
may preach kindness while I still learn to be kind. My
art may be flawless but I'm still imperfect and human.
I don't owe you anything other than your time if l
asked for it and your money's worth if you paid. My
debt is to myself, for the time of my life I spent
learning my craft. My gratitude belongs to the
universe, for sending itself a message through my
creations, for making me a vessel of the divine.
Leo Herrera
- POST, page 45
@herreraimages
Maximize Student Engagement: Automate Your Follow-ups!
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Read the essay →IRONY OF ME SAYING
IT'S ABOUT FINDING
minutes.
ADHD: How about 30
minutes.
ADHD: Just skip work.
ADHD: Just quit your job.
@adnd_memetherapy
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Ok? I never
see you speaking
for the trees.
@drseuss
Inquiry and curiosity are powerful allies in reckoning with fear and helplessness.
These feelings are a tell that the prefrontal cortex has been impacted. This part of the brain has been demonstrated to be an important structure for executive functions.
No wonder we feel stuck. But feelings aren’t facts. If we can notice this stuff, we can start breaking the cycle by using our techniques. Thats the yoga.
So, be curious.
In love, in life, in your practices.
I am curious about my body and my mind and my spirit. And
SCISSOR SISTERS
FT. JESSIE WARE
GLASTONBURY
Dr. Anastasia Somerville Wong's Work
The federal government is now monitoring people for anti-authrotiarian views on the Internet and blocking critics of the right from entering the united states. Its not just geopolitics, though.
I once had an Ashtanga Yoga Teacher so high on her own stash she contacted a trusted friend @chocoestates and mentor of mine to tell them that @pegmulqueen was a danger to me because she regularly encouraged me to write.
People are so out of their own scope of practice, and they dont even know it.
Prg and Kristen (not friends independently) regularly made me believe Imy words were powerful and worthy. that ashtanga professor made me believe i was untrustworthy. People are sooooo controlling, and I missed it!
Im amicably divorced— my charisma is both fine and it has its limits. i’m old enough now to have enough data about myself to understand that.
It’s really simple – – are the rules of your organization in place to foster an independent community based on values and personal mastery, or is the organization solely designed to establish the leader in a position of unquestionable authority? More on YouTube!
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control. | Opposition to Critical Thought | der-approved sources encouraged | Contradictory or confu
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu...
Surveillance occurs not in the community spirit but in a way.
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control. Opposition to Critical Thought der-approved sources encouraged Contradictory or confu
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu...
Surveillance occurs not in the community spirit but in a way.
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control.
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu
Surveillance occurs not in the community spirit but in a way.
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control.
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu
more on YouTube!
Accountability and Transparency
Another sign a group is high pressure called to is when leaders aren't
Are Your Leaders Accountable?
They all engage on all peer level or collaborate with outside advisors. Accountability and Transparency
How can you take a peek and see if their leadership is not accountable?
Accountability and Transparency
Another sign a group is high pressure called to is when leaders aren't
Are Your Leaders Accountable?
They all engage on all peer level or collaborate with outside advisors.
Accountability and Transparency
Resist Supervision
Conceal Activities
No Engagement with
Advisors
No Collaboration with
Organizations
1)
Leaders'
Accountability
1
Yes-
No
Are leaders
accountable?
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Engaged and
Collaborative
comedy fights authoritarianism
to purchase their rival Tegna
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which is a rule that states:
comedy fights authoritarianism
powered by
a Strong Village
Audacity and Tenacity powered by a Strong Village
if you don't have any kind of base behind you
Audacity and Tenacity powered by a Strong Village
we want someone or a group of people to lift us up
Audacity and Tenacity powered by a Strong Village
If I fail, it's no big deal.
Dolly Parton and Patti LaBelle harmonizing using their acrylic nails in 1987
1987
Mama's little children loves short'nin', short'nin',
1992
and all I had was myself.
Balance Between Tradition and Evolution in Yoga
In every Mysore room, behind every counted vinyasa, and underneath every cue to “fold forward,” there’s an unspoken question humming through the breath and bodies: How do we honor the roots of yoga while making it relevant and accessible in today’s world? This isn’t just…
Read the essay →Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Individual Breakthroughs Impact Collective Energy
There’s something odd about a Mysore room. No blaring playlists. No teacher on a headset shouting “FIND YOUR INNER FIRE!” Just a bunch of sweaty people breathing like Darth Vader and bending like origami — all in near silence. It looks calm. It’s not. Underneath…
Read the essay →The Yamas and Niyamas in Modern Practice
There’s something odd about a Mysore room. No blaring playlists. No teacher on a headset shouting “FIND YOUR INNER FIRE!” Just a bunch of sweaty people breathing like Darth Vader and bending like origami — all in near silence. It looks calm. It’s not. Underneath…
Read the essay →Three Radical Shifts as You Grow in Yoga
Three Radical Shifts as You Grow in Yoga There’s a moment—somewhere between your second Utkatasana and your fourth sun salutation—when you realize yoga is working on more than just your hamstrings. Sure, you came to class for the promise of better posture or to finally…
Read the essay →The Five Obstacles to Yoga
The Five Obstacles to Yoga Introduction Every yogi, whether fresh-faced on the mat or seasoned from years of practice, eventually bumps into... something. A wall, a plateau, a discomfort, or an inexplicable resistance. In yoga philosophy, these aren’t random speed bumps — they are known,…
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Holding Space for Political Engagement in Diverse Communities
Protest as Practice Have you noticed how diverse our community is? I'm not gonna lie... it brings me so much joy. So many races, countires of origin, sexual identities, and ages-- all practicing in one spot. Straight dudes, Fem Dykes, Catholics, Central American Mystics, and one…
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